1. to act in the manner of a swashbuckler; to engage in daring, romantic adventures with sword fighting
Usage: often used to describe theatrical or exaggerated heroic behavior

Examples

• The actor learned to swashbuckle convincingly for his role as a pirate captain.
• In the old movies, heroes would swashbuckle their way through dangerous situations.
• The fencing instructor taught students how to swashbuckle with proper technique.
• Adventure novels often feature characters who swashbuckle across the high seas.
• The theatrical production required actors who could swashbuckle with dramatic flair.